Sterile Processing Tech II

Sterile Processing Tech II

Advance Your Career with an Award-Winning Healthcare Provider - Join Kootenai Health!

We are seeking experienced Sterile Processing Technicians to join our team in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. If you have a proven track record in sterile processing and take pride in maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, we want to hear from you.

We are offering a relocation bonus of up to $7,500 for candidates with specific experience.

About the Opportunity:

At Kootenai Health, our Sterile Processing Technicians are essential to ensuring surgical precision and patient well-being. In this fast-paced, detail-oriented role, you'll be responsible for disinfecting, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instruments and medical equipment for safe use. Your expertise in specialized tools and advanced sterilization techniques will keep procedures running seamlessly.

Sterile Processing Tech II Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Central Service Certification (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or equivalent certification required
• 1 year experience in an acute or ambulatory Sterile Processing department/setting required
• Preceptor training completed within 6 months and current on annual preceptor modules required
• Familiar with AAMI & AORN recommended Practices and Standards and other industry standards and best practices required
• Has knowledge of and can use current instrument tracking system to update set lists, upload pictures, and create/add new sets as needed
• Has knowledge and utilization of department standards and processes to include AAMI/ANSI, AORN, and HSPA standards and best practices
• Deciphers and understands medical terminology as it relates to Sterile Processing functions
• Has understanding of cause and spread of infectious diseases as they relate to Sterile Processing functions

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer'paid options for eligible full'time employees, plus affordable plans for part'time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre'tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award'winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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